I agree Shutz Bros. Is good, also look at Cactus Saddlery. I think those are the last set that I bought and they are pretty decent for the price.

But in all honesty you will spend $50+ for a good(new) set of harness leather slit reins with the thicker weighted ends for balance. I think someone had mentioned you can find some used sets on Ebay for cheaper.

There is this saddlery I've seen and they have the nicest reins. You can choose your length and type of attachment. They shave down the leather where you hold them so they are a nice thickness, but then the reins get thicker towards the bit and the ends so they are weighted and don't flap around.

I think there is a big difference in the quality of reins. Just holding them in your hand you can feel the difference between a $20 pair and a $100 pair. Up to you though!

Reins aren't anything "high tech". I'd think the best thing to do was to visit your local saddler and buy a pair of reins made there. There usually isn't a huge price difference, and a range of choices.

My most favorite set of leather split reins are made of latigo. Each rein is 8 feet long, 3/4 inches wide, heavy but not to heavy, soft, pliable and I just love them. They are a no name brand purchased off a overstock tack auction I went to for 18 dollars several years ago. I keep them oiled and they have...so far....stayed soft and are still in great shape. I have even used them as lead ropes (I have swivel snaps on the ends of them) on trail rides. (snapped to the halter) I think I lucked out on them

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